Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Chicken restaurant · South Main Arts District

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"Most non-Memphians associate the Bluff City with barbecue, that comfort food staple, but Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is doing what it can to give ’cue a run for its money. The classic establishment greets visitors with spare, divey decorations and checkerboard tablecloths, but regulars look past the decor for crispy, hand-battered, spicy fried chicken paired with add-ons like beans, okra, or mac and cheese. Befitting the Southern hospitality, the menu includes a half-dozen pies baked daily, including pecan, chess, or sweet potato. There are two locations in Memphis; the Front Street location is perfect for tourists staying downtown, while the other can be found in East Memphis." - Andy Meek

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310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103 Get directions

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